Afterschool Staff | littlescholarsjourney.com

Program Objective:

To provide a high quality program that challenges each child to grow academically and socially/emotionally. We aim to cultivate each child’s inner abilities through age appropriate instruction, structured play, and consistent care.

Program Philosophy:

At Little Scholars Journey Afterschool Center, we provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for families entailing quality aftercare for after school and summer vacation. Our mission emphasizes creating an atmosphere that balances student learning, enrichment, physical activity, and free time in a comfortable environment. The programs maintain clear policies and procedures and actively encourage and welcome open communication and parent involvement. We offer a variety of extra-curricular activities to provide your child with the opportunity to learn skills in writing, language, dance and much more.

Meet Our Staffs

Sandy Tan, Executive Director (Owner)

Sandy is passionated in teaching and values education. She taught high school math for over five years. She work with students one-on-one and in small groups. Sandy is very observant. She is able to differentiate her lessons to meet individual student's needs.

After having two children, Sandy has developed her love in working with young children. She decided to go back to school and study Early Childhood Education. Through her personal experiences in searching for a quality childcare center, that is when she decided to open her own center. Sandy is commited in making her childcare center a warm place for young children to grow, learn, and flourish. She believe all children can learn if the evironment is developmentally appropriate for the child.

Sandy holds a Master's Degree in Secondary Education from Quincy University and a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Illinois at Chicago.